General Duty Nurse - (222892)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision in a clinical environment. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have at least one year of recent nursing experience. Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, and the position requires effective communication and crisis management skills. The job also involves following established protocols to ensure quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• One year's relevant nursing experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Work under the supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Follow established policies and procedures for patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform duties

Crisis management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education in clinical areas

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Care Co‑coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Basic Life Support, Level C required. Recognized post‑basic education required for clinical areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year's recent related experience.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well‑organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

View the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf